Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 39.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Tarapacá
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M4.2 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on June 25, 2025 at 19:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
Details
ID
2c7b4772464f5b87b9069d77cdf868216f6ea72e
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
39.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-25 19:26:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.44000,
-70.18000
Temperature
13.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
39.2 km
39.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Tarapacá
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 377 Catalogue entries
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